Resources for Authors

Style Guide

Starting with Issue 3, The Science Writer uses the AP Stylebook, with the addition of the Oxford comma.

Annotation and Fact-Checking Guide

To ensure the accuracy of stories published in The Science Writer, writers will provide an annotated copy of their piece using the track changes and comment features. The writer is primarily responsible for checking the accuracy of their facts, and the copy editors/fact checkers will double check a limited list of items. Click here to view our complete annotation guide.

Departments

View guidance on what we expect for each genre. Our departments are: features, research & explainers, and opinion & essay. Descriptions and links to examples are found on our submission page.

Tip Sheets from The Science Writer

• Finding scientists to interview

Multimedia Guide

Authors may wish to submit photographs, illustrations, infographics, brief videos, or sound clips to accompany their stories. We will also consider some stand-alone multimedia projects. Multimedia projects, regardless of the medium, should tell a cohesive, engaging, and unexpected story. Click here to view our detailed multimedia guide.

Publicity Guide

Give your story the attention it deserves! Once your story has been published, view our publicity guide to help you promote your story.